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Dagger (aikuchi) with two rakans (includes 51.1175.1-51.1175.4)

Japanese (Artist)
Sakurai Hoichi (Japanese, 1809-1859) (Artist)
1808-1889 (Edo; Meiji)
Ivory, steel

Decorated with Buddhist implements: vajra, lotus stand, scroll, rosary, censer
Two rakans with dragon in ivory

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[Seal] Hoichi?

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Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin) Japan, Tokyo (Place of Origin)

Edo (Place of Origin)

Measurements

11 13/16 in. (30 cm) (l.) mounted aikuchi

Credit Line

Acquired before 1931

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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51.1175

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Baltimore, MD
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